Hantec Markets — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- Hantec Markets Ltd
- Licence number
- C114013940
- Established
- 2009group
- Min deposit, USD
- not stated
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · Hantec WebTrader · Hantec Mobile
- Local funding
- Cards, bank wire; SA-specific local rails (e.g.
- Max leverage
- 500geo
- EURUSD
- not priced
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| Hantec Markets | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | not priced | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | no data | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 500geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | no data | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | not priced | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | 0.1 pipsgroup | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2009group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 5 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Through an offshore entity
Score (3/6 axes)
no data
Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
Hantec Markets Ltd
Offshore entity
SA clients onboarded via offshore Hantec Markets Ltd (FSC Mauritius); some sources also cite a Vanuatu VFSC route.
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
The numbers across South Africa
Round-turn cost, USD (60 of 104)
Median 7.0 · Range 1.5–20.0 USD
Minimum deposit, USD (36 of 104)
Median 50.0 · Range 0.0–1000.0 USD
What each account gives you
Global/Standard, Pro, Cent; min deposit from USD 10.
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
Trading software and asset classes (5)
MT4 · MT5 · Hantec WebTrader · Hantec Mobile · Hantec Social
FX, precious metals, commodities, indices, stock CFDs.
Trading profits and South Africa tax
SARS taxes residents on worldwide income. Frequent/active forex trading is generally taxed as income at the individual's marginal rate (progressive 18%-45%), not as capital gains. Active traders typically register for provisional tax (IRP6 due end-Aug and end-Feb, plus a third top-up if owing) and file the annual ITR12; trading-related expenses are deductible. Rates/brackets change annually - pres
Where it wins, where it loses
Pros (1)
- Swap-free account available
Cons (4)
- No local licence: the client is onboarded by a foreign entity
- Withdrawal time not published
- No public review-platform rating, so the review axis is absent
- Minimum deposit for this country not published
The rest of the shortlist in South Africa (6)
Where it does not serve
United States, Japan, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, United Arab Emirates
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (4)
Checked: 2026-07-09
- hmarkets.com domain
- sashares.co.za domain
- fxscouts.co.za domain
- fsca.co.za domain
FAQ (3)
Does Hantec Markets accept residents of South Africa?
Through an offshore entity.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of Hantec Markets?
Hantec Markets Ltd
What licence does Hantec Markets hold for South Africa?
Licence C114013940.